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Kircher School

Public Grades PK, KG-8

317^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 21% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Kircher School is a small elementary school in Miles City, Montana, serving grades PK-8 with just 51 students. While the school has had fluctuating performance in recent years, its current 1-star rating and ranking of 317th out of 401 schools in the state suggest it is struggling academically compared to other schools.

Kircher School's test scores are significantly lower than the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates of just 23.08% in English Language Arts, 30.77% in Mathematics, and 20% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. However, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 4.62% to 5.88% in recent years, which is much lower than the nearby Jefferson School (56.12%) and Garfield School (66.67%).

Interestingly, Kircher School has a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 16.2 in recent years, and lower spending per student ($8,328 in 2018-2019) compared to the nearby schools. This suggests that factors beyond just resource allocation may be influencing the school's performance. The combination of low test scores, declining performance, and the school's small size may indicate that Kircher School faces unique challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and further investigation would be necessary to better understand and address these issues.

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,731

Per pupil spending ?

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

331 Kircher Creek Road
Miles City, MT 59301

(406) 234-2761

District: Kircher Elementary

Students who attend Kircher School usually attend:

High:

Custer County District High

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.3%

Hispanic:

5.9%

American Indian:

3.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 81st percentile in 2021 → 21st in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (26% vs 40% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (21st percentile)

!Ranking has slipped from its 81st-percentile peak (2021) to 21st (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school26%

District avg26%

Montana avg40%

317^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 21%▼ down 60 pts since 2021

From top 19% (2021) to bottom 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

323^rd of 387Kircher Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	27.6	317 of 401	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	53.1	116 of 212	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.0	248 of 332	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	41.5	234 of 329	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	83.4	67 of 356	81.2%	★★★★☆
2004	9.7	204 of 217	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics31%-6 vs state

English Language Arts23%-20 vs state

Science20%-18 vs state

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Schools Near Kircher School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Kircher School	Public	PK, KG-8	331 Kircher Creek Road	Miles City	59301	Custer County	Kircher Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 234-2761	51	4	12.7	5.9%	44 (86.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.9%)	27.6	317^th of 401 public elementary schools	20.9%		53.1	116^th of 212 public elementary schools	45.3%	201	23.1	30.8	$10,731
Jefferson School	Public	PK, KG-2	106 North Strevell Ave	Miles City	59301	Custer County	Miles City Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 234-2888	98	9	10.5	56.1%	95 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			$14,074
Garfield School	Public	K-5	1015 Milwaukee	Miles City	59301	Custer County	Miles City Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 234-4310	210	17	12.3	66.7%	181 (86.2%)	5 (2.4%)	7 (3.3%)	2 (1.0%)	15 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34.6	278^th of 401 public elementary schools	30.7%		27.6	170^th of 212 public elementary schools	19.8%	108	31.0	29.4	$11,973
Highland Park School	Public	PK, KG-2	716 South Cale	Miles City	59301	Custer County	Miles City Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 234-3890	126	10	12.6	41.3%	100 (79.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			$15,149
Lincoln School	Public	3-5	210 South Lake Ave	Miles City	59301	Custer County	Miles City Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 234-1697	166	12	13.9	47.0%	146 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	14.5	360^th of 401 public elementary schools	10.2%		27.5	171^st of 212 public elementary schools	19.3%	189	17.2	14.7	$9,848
Kinsey School	Public	PK, KG-6	7 Mastin Road	Kinsey	59338	Custer County	Kinsey Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 232-2440	52	4	14.8	5.8%	51 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	28.6	311^th of 401 public elementary schools	22.4%		70.6	71^st of 212 public elementary schools	66.5%	240	29.4	23.5	$9,683

Frequently Asked Questions about Kircher School

What is the racial makeup of Kircher School?

Students at Kircher School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Kircher School in?

Kircher Elementary

What schools do graduates of Kircher School attend?

Students who attend Kircher School usually go on to attend:

High : Custer County District High

Is Kircher School a good school?

Kircher School ranks in the bottom 20.9% of Montana elementary schools.

How many students attend Kircher School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 51 students attended Kircher School.

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